Digital Government
Navy cyber leader expects proactive capabilities this year
Navy cyber command needs cultural change in view of network warfare, updated networks and technology to take on defense in the cyber realm.
Digital Government
Cultural changes at DOD a major factor in defense acquisition reform
Industry officials see the need for change in DOD ideas of weapons systems, contracting practices.
People
VA, DOD to expand virtual EHR program
The Veterans Affairs and Defense departments are expanding demonstration projects of VLER electronic records program, officials said today.
Digital Government
Air Force names new chief information officer
Brig. Gen. Ian R. Dickinson will head up communications and information activities at Headquarters Air Force Space Command.
Digital Government
Battle in Afghanistan pits daily operations against congressional regulations
The struggle between meeting wartime needs and fostering transformation doesn't always have to hinder progress if the government can find a sweet spot in policy.
People
DFAS halts policy that fired employees over credit scores
Following a congressional inquiry, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service on March 30 announced that it would temporarily shelve a policy that suspended or terminated DFAS employees who posted low credit scores.
Digital Government
Army prepares contract action on enterprise programs
As the Army moves forward with Global Enterprise Information Construct, new opportunities are cropping up for contracts for Army IT services.
People
DOD IT nominee lacks military experience, but does that matter?
Teresa Takai's strong information technology and government background are enough to overcome her lack of military experience, industry officials say.
People
DFAS employees can be suspended, fired over credit scores
Rep. Dennis Kucinich and three other members of the Ohio congressional delegation asked the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to temporarily shelve a policy which suspends or terminates employees who post low credit scores.
Cybersecurity
China cyber threat looms large
The PACOM chief's warnings echo complaints from Google and GoDaddy about malicious Chinese Internet activity.
People
Bill would vaccinate Tricare against reform complications
A Senate bill, introduced the day before President Obama signed the health care reform law, would change the IRS code on behalf of those in military health plans.
People
DOD acquisition process 'fails the mission,' congressional panel says
The Defense Acquisition Reform panel concludes that DOD's mishandling of acquisitions and procurement fails to fulfill current military's mission needs and contributes to massive cost overruns.
Digital Government
Cyber Command hits speed bump
The Senate Armed Services Committee this month put the brakes on the creation of the U.S. Cyber Command, requesting more information on its relationship with the National Security Agency, reports Bill Gertz at Washington Times.
Modernization
DOD enterprise service structure in the works, official says
the guidelines will define and coordinate governance and creation of capabilities, official says.
Cybersecurity
Organizations collaborating on guidance to thwart insider cyber threats
A Defense Department personnel office, police chiefs and the legal community are working together to come up with guidance for vetting online behavior of employees to protect against insider attacks.
Digital Government
DOD still struggling with best approach to social media
Jack Holt of the Defense Department's Defense Media Activity says a clear doctrine for social media use is needed.
People
